While I'm doing computer work now , 'computer modder' is probably misleading....I'm more of a ....um....'Mad Fabricator ' ? heheh , computer cooling is just where I am directing my energy now.I simply enjoy technical challenges , and the act of 'building things'.That's the best way to describe it.

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Two down , two to go.The 'front' borofloat plate is in.

Here's the bottom after the second set of four silicone blobs have cured , with the spacers out ;

Ahh yes , sorry , 'reverse bevel' is what I was after ,exactly as you describe.

Edit:bevel is the wrong term.I guess 'convex' is the correct term.

I am not happy with this.

I still can't think of a one word term for that bond type..'Mild-convex-corner-joint ' ?? I know it as a 'fillet-weld' from welding....anyways I digress.

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3 down , 1 to go.

The 1st of the side panels of the borosilicate glass inner liner is in.Here's the pane cleaned, sizers installed , edge RTV157 on.....

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In like Flynn :

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At this point , I'd like some opinions.If you look at the above photo......
See the gaps ? they exist at the back, and the top.

Now , the 'seam' ( the joint between the two glass layers ) will be RTV157 , however , there is space there that I'll need to insulate as best as I can.( I designed it this way ) ......My original idea was to just fill those areas with silicone , but it's time to give this serious thought.It needs to be as 'insulating' as possible.

Any insights ?

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3.0Charlie : I've noticed something else about the RTV157.It bonds to glass waaaaay better than GE silicone II....Cleaning the (cured) GE silicone II off of glass is no problem , guick rub it's gone , however , RTV157 is on there and doesnt like to come off.

Cheers !

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I got the first half of the main coolant line fittings today.

I managed to get the " 7/8 inch flare union (male) to 3/4" NPT (male)" fittings today , for a good deal of $17 each.My 'short-rod-nut' females will be here next week.

Here's a preview shot (preliminary) of the main cooling input/output of the tank :